It was 14 years ago that our favorite little game Tribes was released as an open beta to the general public. The franchise has survived a slowly maturing sequel, a half baked third release, and an ever changing fourth installment. We cannot be sure what the future holds for Tribes, but Annihilation mod and it's community has played a big part in Tribes survival and longevity.

Tribes Ascend is officially releasing Tomorrow, and includes some minor updates, and a new map. A remake of the Tribes 1 classic map, Raindance. Click on the kitty for a short video of me llaming around the new map and discussion.

Tribes0.com had been virtually unchanged for years, and desperately needs a facelift. I would like to make it an information site based on the Tribes series, with a strong leaning to the original Tribes, but including the new game. If you're interested in guiding and helping with the transformation, the line starts here.

October 12, 2011The Tribes: Ascend Closed Beta is currently scheduled to start on November 4, 2011.To ensure a spot in the beta, HIREZ is offering a 'VIP' package for $29.99 that will guarantee access. While this price does not include full access to all features in the game, it does feature a 30 day 'booster' that will increase leveling speed to unlock items in the game faster.

September 14, 2011ATLANTA – September 14, 2011 — Hi-Rez Studios, developer of AAA free-to-play online games, today announced that the first phase of Tribes: Ascend closed beta will begin within the next few weeks. Players can apply for this initial phase at the Tribes: Ascend website as Hi-Rez Studios will be granting access to thousands of hand-selected players worldwide.

June 27, 2011IGN did a short write up on Tribes Ascend today that included a game play video and more information on their business model. The game will be free to download and play, but loadouts beyond base armor and weapons will be purchased with in game currency or real money.